28. Talking About Periods and Puberty with our Kids

Did you know that starting puberty conversations early can empower your child for life?

Join us as we uncover the secrets to tackling menstruation and puberty without awkwardness or taboos!

In this episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, Rinie Gupta chats with Aditi Gupta, co-founder of Menstrupedia, a pioneer in normalizing menstruation and puberty education.

Together, they explore the world of raising confident kids, early puberty causes, and how to prepare your child for their first period—a topic many parents shy away from.

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🎯 What You’ll Learn

✅ When is the right time to talk about menstruation?
✅ How can you create a positive first-period experience?
✅ What are the signs of early puberty and how do lifestyle changes affect it?
✅ Why is it important to educate boys about menstruation and puberty?
✅ How can parents break generational taboos and teach empathy?
✅ How to introduce fun, culturally sensitive resources like Menstrupedia Comics?

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👩‍⚕️ Connect With The Hosts

Sanchita Daswani (Co-Host, Pediatric Nutritionist): https://www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani/

Rinie Gupta (Co-Host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant): https://www.instagram.com/riniegupta/

🤝 Connect With The Guest

Aditi Gupta (Co-Founder, Menstrupedia): https://www.instagram.com/menstrupedia/

Order Menstrupedia Comic Books here:

https://www.menstrupedia.com/

📌 Episode Chapters

⏳ Skip to the part that interests you:

00:00 Pre-Cap & Introduction of Aditi Gupta
03:03 Breaking Taboos Around Menstruation
07:58 The Evolution of Menstrual Education in India
13:05 Designing Menstrupedia Comics
16:34 Understanding Early Puberty and Its Causes
20:50 Positive Approaches to First Periods and Puberty Conversations
24:13 Talking to Boys About Puberty and Periods
26:22 The Role of Parent-Child Communication During Puberty

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